Understand Your Trailer GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
WEBNov 2, 2011 · While the GVWR is rated at 14,600 pounds, the GAWR or Gross Axle Weight Rating is still only 12,000 pounds and you cannot exceed that capacity rating. In this case, you still have to include the 2,600-pound trailer weight. That weight must be transferred to the tow vehicle, but that transfer is also limited by the hitch capacity.
A Contractor's Guide to OCIPs - Construction Business Owner …
WEBMay 24, 2012 · Mike Hastings is a national project risk practice leader within Marsh’s U.S. Construction Practice. Over the past 17 years, he has taken a lead role in developing and implementing Marsh’s consultative approach to construction project risk management, including risk identification, financial modeling, loss control and mitigation, insurance program design, and consulting services for company ...
How to Read Your Financials - Costs in excess of billings
WEBNov 2, 2011 · Working capital is defined as the total of "current assets" comprised of your cash, receivables, retainages, costs in excess of billings, work-in-progress, inventories and prepaid expenses minus your current liabilities. Your current liabilities are comprised of your lines of credit, principle payments of debt due within twelve months, accounts ...
13 Construction Technology Trends to Watch
WEBDec 9, 2020 · 1. Building Information Modeling. Building information modeling (BIM) has become the most commonly used technology in the construction industry. Seventy-three percent of United States contractors surveyed by Dodge Data & Analytics report utilizing BIM, with 79% of those using it on more than 30% of their projects.
How the Additional Insured Clause Puts Contractors at Increased …
WEBNov 2, 2011 · The following risk management protocols are recommended: Update all subcontracts and purchase orders to reflect these changes in additional insured endorsements. Many endorsements "follow" the subcontract requirements. Additional insured coverage will "mirror" the contract. Be specific on what is required.
Near Miss Examples in the Workplace - Construction Business …
WEBNov 2, 2011 · Here are some examples of near misses in the workplace: An employee trips over an extension cord that lies across the floor but avoids a fall by grabbing the corner of a desk. An outward-opening door nearly hits a worker who jumps back just in time to avoid a mishap. Instead of using a ladder, an employee puts a box on top of a drum, loses ...
Understanding General Liability Insurance for Contractors
WEBDec 20, 2011 · The CGL policy provides coverage for liability arising from bodily injury, personal injury or damage to property of third parties. Some insurers have developed their own policy forms, but most subscribe to the standard ISO (Insurance Service Office) form. The most recent ISO edition for contractors is the CG 0001 1207.
Doosan Construction Equipment Rebrands as DEVELON
WEBSUWANEE, Ga. (Jan. 18, 2023) — The familiar brand of orange construction equipment known as Doosan will now be called DEVELON throughout the world. Under the new brand name, the company will continue providing innovative products and solutions that exceed expectations, further cementing its status as a global leader in construction equipment and solutions for the infrastructure industry.
The Most Common Types of Construction Fraud
WEBNov 2, 2011 · Falsifying Payment Applications. False pay applications account for more than half of construction frauds. These applications can happen several ways- through erroneous totals or line items, roll-forward errors, false invoices or inflated rates in the supporting invoices that do not reflect the actual costs incurred.
ENR Releases 2020 Top 400 Contractors List
WEBMay 20, 2020 · Skanska USA, PCL Construction, DPR Construction, Tutor Perini Corp., all dropped in ranking from their 2019 spots, but stayed in the Top 20. Click here to browse the full Top 400 list. (May 20, 2020)—Every year, Engineering News-Record (ENR) rounds up the best-performing contractors of the year in its list of the Top 400 Contractors. Published.